What is BS EN 477 - Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) based profiles about?
BS EN 477 is an international standard used for plastics that specifies the test methods and test procedures which is useful in conducting the test. This test method helps in determining the impact resistance of profiles by using falling mass.
BS EN 477 specifies a method for determining the resistance to impact by a falling mass at −10 °C of unplasticized poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC-U) profiles.
BS EN 477 is also applicable to PVC-based profiles at specified temperatures/test conditions.
Who is BS EN 477 - Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) based profiles for?
BS EN 477 on Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) based profiles is useful for:
- Manufacturers of automobile
- Manufacturers of electronic devices
- Construction of the building
- Manufacturers of pipes and tubes
- Health care centres
- Manufacturers of plastic products
Why should you use BS EN 477 - Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) based profiles?
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a synthetic resin made of polymerization of vinyl chloride. PVC is a commonly used polymer that helps in finding applications in a variety of products due to its excellent properties.
BS EN 477 helps in blowing the test specimens from a mass falling from a height on the surface at a point mid-way between two inner webs at a fixed temperature. The test methods are useful in sustaining the Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) based profiles that result in manufacturing good quality profiles. The visual examination helps in identifying the defects in the surface of the profiles.
BS EN 477 specifies the test methods, test procedures that are useful in conducting the test correctly. This test method helps in determining the resistance to the impact of Poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) based profiles.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 477:2018supersedes BS EN 477:1999. BS EN 477:2018includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 477:1999. This includes the changes made in figure 1 and figure 2.